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By Cai Owen

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 18: Kyrie Irving#11 of the Boston Celtics watches the action during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on December 18, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – DECEMBER 25: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the second half of a NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Thunder defeated the Rockets 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – DECEMBER 25: Russell Westbrook #0 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates during the second half of a NBA game against the Houston Rockets at the Chesapeake Energy Arena on December 25, 2017 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Thunder defeated the Rockets 112-107. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by J Pat Carter/Getty Images) /

Oklahoma City Thunder: Play through Russ

The Thunder’s season got off to a rough start to say the least, starting off at 8-12. They’ve pieced themselves together as of late, en route to winning six of their last seven games and 5th place in the Western Conference.

The driving force in this improvement in play stems from the trust placed in Russell Westbrook. When the year commenced, there was a “your turn, my turn” kind of feel surrounding the Big 3. As of late, this ideology has been thrown out the window, with Russ taking the reigns of the Thunder offence. George and Anthony are thriving as complementary wing options, taking around 8-15 shots per contest. Westbrook, in a lead role, is putting up around 20-25.

For OKC to continue their recent success, it’s crucial they don’t fall back into their old selves. They must keep playing through Russell Westbrook, as it’s a formula that has granted them nothing but success up to now.

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